Culture

EXIT Moves to Montenegro, Bringing €40 Million Boost and 200,000 Visitors

One of the world’s most recognisable music festival brands is entering a new chapter. After decades of...

Tipping Prompts Spark Backlash In Croatia’s Service Sector

Croatia is witnessing a growing backlash against the spread of tipping prompts in shops, cafés and restaurants, as digital payment systems increasingly encourage customers to...

Croatian Museums See Record Visitor Numbers In 2025

Croatia’s museums recorded a significant increase in visitor numbers in 2025, reaching record levels and underscoring the rising importance of cultural tourism in the...

Film On Zrinski Noble Family Premieres In Zagreb

A new film dedicated to the legacy of the Zrinski family has premiered in Zagreb, offering a cinematic portrayal of one of the most prominent noble dynasties...

Slovenia Boosts Military Readiness But Key Gaps Remain

Slovenia’s armed forces improved their operational readiness in 2025 following a significant increase in defence spending, according to the latest annual review. President Nataša Pirc...

Croatian Heritage Night Celebrated At Toronto Raptors Game

Croatian Heritage Night was marked at a recent Toronto Raptors game, bringing together the Croatian community in Canada and celebrating the country’s sporting and cultural identity on...

Three New Croatian Words Recognized At Dr. Šreter Awards

The winning words reflect contemporary social and technological developments, highlighting the language’s adaptability.The three new Croatian words awarded at the Dr. Ivan Šreter Awards...

Most Popular Baby Names In Croatia

Croatia has released the latest list of the most popular baby names, showing a mix of traditional favourites and modern choices among new parents. The...

Ljubljana Business School Marks 80 Years With Global Ambitions

The School of Economics and Business, University of Ljubljana is marking its 80th anniversary not merely as a historical milestone but as proof that a Slovenian...

Storm Rider Takes a Balkan Film Into America’s Toughest Market

Producer Neb Chupin explains why the film Storm Rider (Gospodar Oluje) is entering more than 300 U.S. cinemas through a high-risk self-release strategy —...

Author Atina Perković To Publish Groundbreaking Book On Femicide

Developed in cooperation with the Center for Criminalistic, Criminological and Legal Research, the book combines scientific research with authentic testimonies to shed light on...

Croatian Documentary ‘Fiume o Morte!’ Wins Prestigious European Award

The Croatian documentary ‘Fiume o Morte!’ has been awarded Best European Documentary, earning international recognition for its powerful portrayal of one of the most...

Via Dinarica Recognised Among World’s Top Hiking Trails by National Geographic

The recognition highlights its unique combination of pristine nature, cultural heritage and cross-border cooperation. Via Dinarica is a long-distance hiking trail running through the Dinaric...

Širom’s Latest Album Ranked Among the Year’s Best Folk Releases

Slovenian trio Širom has been praised by The Guardian, which ranked their fifth album, In the Wind of Night, Hard-Fallen Incantations Whisper, as the...

Serbia’s Controversial “Lex Specialis” on General Staff Sparks Legal and Public Worry

Designed to allow the demolition of the modernist building, once protected as a cultural monument, the law has been widely criticized for violating constitutional...

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